Bioethics in Research and Laboratory

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What was the reason behind James Watson's stripped honors?

  • Violation of bioethics law
  • Plagiarism
  • Fabrication of scientific data
  • Racist and offensive remarks (correct)

What is the term for representing another person's work as one's own?

  • Plagiarism (correct)
  • Fraud
  • Bioethics violation
  • Embezzlement

Who was charged with fraud, embezzlement, and violation of bioethics law?

  • Woo Suk Hwang (correct)
  • James Watson
  • Francis Crick
  • Rosalind Franklin

What motivated scientists like Woo Suk Hwang to engage in fraudulent activities?

<p>Job promotion and fame (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Rosalind Franklin contribute to the field of DNA science?

<p>First show of the double helix (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of originality in scientific research?

<p>To foster creativity and contribute something new to the field (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of skepticism in the scientific process?

<p>To critically evaluate and test scientific claims (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is confidentiality important in certain companies, such as drug companies?

<p>To protect the intellectual property of the company (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important personal quality required for authentic research in the biosciences?

<p>Truthfulness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary condition for experiments involving human subjects?

<p>Voluntary consent of human subjects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when designing experiments involving non-human subjects?

<p>Avoiding physical and mental suffering (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary expectation from a scientist in terms of their results?

<p>Accuracy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when a specimen does not meet laboratory quality standards?

<p>Bioethical implications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was a postgraduate student at Cornell University involved in a case of data fabrication?

<p>Mark Spector (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the Mertonian norm of Universalism?

<p>All scientists can contribute to science regardless of their background (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of research was Mark Spector involved in when he fabricated data?

<p>Cancer research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a researcher familiarizing themselves with the scientific literature?

<p>To ensure proper scientific practice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the Mertonian norm of Disinterestedness?

<p>Scientists should act for the benefit of the entire scientific community (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the book 'The Secret of Life: Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, Francis Crick, and the Discovery of DNA’s Double Helix'?

<p>Howard Markel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of professional codes of ethics in research?

<p>To address various aspects of the researcher role and activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the hospital where John Long, a medical scientist, was involved in data fabrication?

<p>Massachusetts Hospital (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of Communalism in the Mertonian norms?

<p>Scientific results are the common property of the entire scientific community (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main goals of scientific pursuits?

<p>To acquire knowledge and to achieve human desires (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for representing another person's work as one's own?

<p>Plagiarism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of bioethics?

<p>The social, ethical, and moral implications of biomedicine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to assume trust and honesty from all scientists in reporting their results?

<p>To ensure the credibility of the research (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a practical goal in scientific research?

<p>To develop a new medication to treat diabetes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for intentionally dishonest behavior in research, such as fabricating or altering data?

<p>Fabrication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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